Senior Finance specialist

170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact.At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our family of industry subject matter experts.

The Senior Finance Specialist will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our financial systems, ensuring they align with our business operations. This position involves close collaboration with various departments to manage finance system configurations and deliver support services. The role also encompasses overseeing the software development life cycle management and aiding in business operations, specifically related to company billing and month-end activities.

• Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Finance System Management:
  • Configure and maintain finance systems to support business processes efficiently.
  • Ensure systems are aligned with the company's goals and strategies.
  • Conduct regular system audits to guarantee data accuracy and integrity.
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Management:
  • Manage and oversee the entire SDLC for finance-related applications.
  • Coordinate with IT and development teams to implement system enhancements.
  • Perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with financial regulations during development processes.
• Business Operations Support:
  • Support billing operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of billing cycles.
  • Coordinate with accounting to streamline month-end closing processes.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for finance operations and systems.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Provide training and support to finance and non-finance staff regarding system functionalities.
  • Facilitate regular meetings to review system performance and project status with stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in finance systems and operations.
  • Proactively suggest improvements for optimizing finance processes and systems.
  • Lead initiatives for process enhancement to improve operational efficiency.
• All other duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Certification in finance systems management or similar is preferred.
• Strong understanding of finance operations, billing processes, and month-end activities.
• Proficient in financial software and systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Regular computer usage.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking. 
• Travel, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.